Summary:
In zip code 76693, there is a single middle school, Wortham Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in the rural community of Wortham, Texas, with a total enrollment of 132 students.
Wortham Middle is part of the Wortham Independent School District (Isd), which holds a 1-star rating and ranks in the 28th percentile among Texas districts. The school itself has experienced a concerning downward trend in its state ranking, dropping from the 35th percentile (2 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 20th percentile (1 star) in 2025-2026. Academically, the school consistently scores below state averages across nearly all subjects and grade levels. The most significant challenges are in mathematics, particularly in 6th grade where only 14.29% of students are proficient compared to the state average of 38.57%. However, 8th-grade math is a relative bright spot, with 38.78% proficiency—just 8.46 points below the state average. Social Studies is another persistent weakness, with 8th-grade proficiency rates remaining low over two years of data.
Despite these academic struggles, there are some positive indicators. The school reports a 0.0% dropout rate, meaning it successfully retains all students through 8th grade. The student-teacher ratio is 16.9:1, and 60.61% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Spending per student is $8,393, which is notably below the Texas state average. This combination of low funding and high economic disadvantage provides important context for the school's performance challenges, though the school's ability to keep all students enrolled through middle school is a strong foundation for future high school success.
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